ST-Keep Command Descriptions ---------------------------- Message System ---------------- ST-Keep is organized into various ROOMS. Each room has messages regarding a specific topic of discussion and file format. A room prompt ends with a ">" or a "]". The later designates a file directory room. You can type [?] at any prompt to see a list of available commands. If you wish to read the NEW messages in this room since your last call, simply press [N] and the BBS will display all the new messages in that room. Whenever reading text, press [P] or [CONTROL-S] to pause the display (then any key to resume) or press [S] or [CONTROL-C] to stop the text and go back to the prompt. You can also read [F]orward starting from the first message in the room, or read [R]everse starting with the last message in the room. If you wish to enter a message in the current topic room that you are in, simply type [E] for "Enter Message" and the BBS will give you a message header with the date and time along with your name as the author. After that, just start typing away as if in a word processor without hitting any RETURNs at the end of your line, since ST-Keep will format the message to your screen width. When you are done with your message, hit RETURN twice in a row. You will be given an "Edit Command:" prompt where you can also type [?]. Here you can [S]ave the message or [A]bort, [R]eplace string searching from the end of your message or [F]orward replace beginning from the start of your message. If you use one of the last two commands, simply type in the word, words, or phrases that you wish to edit, type RETURN, then the BBS will prompt you for a "Replace String:" and you should type in the word, words, or phrase you wish to correct it with. Experiment with these commands until you feel comfortable with them. If you are not interested in reading the messages in this room at the current time, just type [S] to SKIP the room and the BBS will keep any new messages in that room for you the next time you call. After you read all the new messages in that room and enter any messages you planned on, type [G] in order to GOTO the NEXT ROOM with NEW messages. The BBS will automatically find another room with new messages since your last call, in which case you will want to start the cycle over starting with [N] to read the new messages, then [E] to enter a message, and [G] to continue to the next room. After you read all of the new messages in the rooms since your last call, the BBS will take you back to the Lobby and it will show the total number of messages without any NEW messages (since you've already read them), now you can terminate your connection or use some of the other commands (like [C] to chat with the SysOp, or [D] to download files!) File Transfers -------------- If you are in a room that ends with a "]", that means there are files available for you to download, or there is room for you to upload. Keep in mind that the files in this directory should be related to the roomname. If you wish to view the directory, type [1][RETURN] or [.][R][D][RETURN] and you will be given a list of all the files in the room along with their byte size. If you wish to view descriptions along with the filenames, type [2][RETURN] or [.][R][E][RETURN] and the BBS will show you descriptions with the filenames. In place of the [RETURN] option above, you can type in a filename, or partial filename, including the use of wildcards (* or ?). This allows you to search for a specific file instead of listing the whole directory contents. When you know the name of the file you wish to download, simply type [D] at the room prompt, the BBS will then prompt you for a "Filename:" after which type in the complete filename you wish to receive. The BBS will use your default transfer protocol (set up with [X] at the room prompt) and give you one more yes/no prompt so you can advise when you are ready. After typing [Y]es, simply tell your telecommunications software to download with the same protocol, and you're set. Uploading is a little easier, you don't need to get a file directory, just go to the room topic that matches your file. Type [U] and the BBS will prompt you for a filename to upload unless you are using Zmodem. Enter the filename and tell your telelcom program to send the file with your default protocol. Some BBSs may place all uploads in one room so that the sysop can validate the files and then move them to the appropriate area. Help Files ---------- At any room prompt, you may type [H] and you'll be shown a list of help files availalble. When you know what file you wish to view, simply type the name of the file and ST-Keep will print the text to your screen. You can capture this with your telecom program to view offline if you wish. Logoff ------ When you are ready to leave ST-Keep, type [T] and answer yes to the prompt. The BBS will save your user data until so that it is available on your next call.